Civic Arts
Davis Civic Arts Calendar
The City of Davis Civic Arts Program is pleased to announce a new Davis Civic Arts Calendar. The calendar lists events, exhibits, performances, and activities in the Davis area and beyond.
If you have an event or listing for the calendar, you may add your event to the calendar.
About the Civic Arts Program
The goals of the Civic Arts program is to provide and support a wide variety of art and cultural opportunities and education. Staff provides analysis, development, and implementation of Civic Arts programs, supports the Civic Arts Commission, and undertakes special projects.
Special Programs:
Poet Laureate Nominations
In October 2009, the Davis City Council established the position of City of Davis Poet Laureate. This is an honorary two-year position to celebrate the art of poetry and to represent the Davis community. During a term, the Poet Laureate will act as an advocate for poetry, literature and the arts and contribute to the fabric of the Davis arts community.Allegra Silberstein was chosen as the first poet laureate, serving from July 2010 to June 2012.
Davis residents may nominate themselves or another candidate for the Poet Laureate position. The Poet Laureate must be a resident of Davis and at least 18 years of age. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday April 30, 2012.
Learn more about the Poet Laureate position and how to apply.
Art In Public Places Program
Since 1973, the City has set aside 1% of all funds allocated for Capital Improvement Projects to purchase art that enhances the quality of the Davis environment. The artists selected through this program represent a diversity of style and media. Sculpture, murals, paintings, tile work, and functional pieces are located around the city for your enjoyment.
You can view a map showing the locations of public art in Davis.
Public Art Walking Tour and Gallery Guide
An attractive guide to public art and galleries is available. The guide provides information on public art around Davis and descriptions of non-profit and for-profit galleries. Print compies guide can be found at city offices and most art galleries, or you can download a copy: 2010 Public Art Walking Tour and Gallery Guide 
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Art in Public Places Collection
You can learn more about the Art in Public Places Collection.
Civic Arts Commission Support
The Civic Arts Commission advises the City Council on all matters relating to art and culture in the community, and selects art in to included in the city's art in public places collection. The commission encourages programs and methods that support creative activities to the highest standards, as well as increase public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of a variety of art forms.
Partner Organizations
The Civic Arts Program works with other agencies and organizations to promote arts in the community.
Arts Contracts
Due to budget reductions, the City of Davis Arts Contract program is being discontinued. All existing contracts, awarded in 2011, will be honored. For further questions, please contact Carrie Dyer at (530) 757-5626.
You can view a listing of all Arts Contracts awarded between 1973 and 2011.
For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (530) 757-5626 or csweb@cityofdavis.org.
